Is Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 sells for $55.50 against $1.74 raw: a $53.76 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.74
- PSA 10
- $55.50
- PSA 9
- $13.99
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $55.50 | +$28.76 | +$3.76 | −$96.24 |
| PSA 9 | $13.99 | −$12.75 | −$37.75 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $6.41 | −$20.33 | −$45.33 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $24.37 | −$27.37 |
| 50% | $34.74 | −$17.00 |
| 75% | $45.12 | −$6.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.50 | −$16.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 — FAQ
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 sells for $55.50 against $1.74 raw: a $53.76 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 (Basketball Cards 2023 Panini Hoops Sheesh) sells for about $55.50 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giannis Antetokounmpo #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giannis Antetokounmpo #2 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.99).
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